Category Archives: Family

Being a kid is tough, but it’s even more difficult when you’re missing a parent or loved one. Whether Daddy is in the hospital or Mommy is on a military deployment, a child who longs for the one they love could use a little comfort therapy. And one of the best forms comes in the […]

As much as we’d like to be surrounded by our loved ones at all times, most of us have family and friends that don’t live nearby. When you’re looking for gifts for family far away or long-distance friends, there’s nothing quite like a HUGGEE doll. These dolls can be personalized with photos and vocal recordings, […]

Whether your loved ones are about to be deployed or already away on military service and will be gone for the holidays, how do you gift them? Finding the perfect deployment gifts or military Christmas gifts aren’t always easy. You miss these loved ones so much that words, gifts and cards or letters just never […]

Growing up with siblings is special and unique. No sibling relationship is alike. Even in a large family in which one person could have three or four siblings, each sibling will have a different relationship with the other because we all bring out certain traits in each other! That’s what makes the relationship of siblings […]

The media and literature tends to focus on all the negatives that military kids face, like moving with the military. Each article tends to paint a bleak picture full of negatives for the children of military parents. Whether it’s the quality of education these children receive or dealing with parents that come back from overseas […]

If you’re going through a divorce, you know how difficult the situation is on you and your spouse, but what about the kids? While two happy homes are better than one miserable home, it can take a while for children to adjust to divorce, and helping children cope with divorce is key to everyone moving […]

When you’re dealing with the sensitive child, any time away from home even if it’s time you and your spouse truly deserve, can be difficult. It’s hard to enjoy a special date night for parents out if you’ve got an upset kid who clings to you or gives the babysitter a tough time. You don’t […]

Finding out you breast cancer is traumatic, but having to tell your children can be just as difficult. While it’s overwhelming to imagine your child saying, “My mom has breast cancer,” it’s so important to be up front and honest with them. This is why you should plan out exactly how you want to approach […]

Every year when a child’s birthday rolls around, there is no real greater joy than to look forward to a birthday party with family and friends. Of course for parents, planning out a party can be a lot of work, but there is so much happiness in knowing your child can feel really special on […]

Children may not always be able to tell us when something is wrong, so it is up to us as parents, caregivers and family members to notice when there is trouble with the little ones. Anxiety and anger can present themselves in children in interesting ways. And while sometimes all a child needs is a […]